The Great Escape Southwind Counselor Handbook

The Great Escape Southwind Counselor Handbook
Week 1, July 27-31, 2015
Southwind Young
Life Camp
Ocklawaha, FL
Welcome to The Great Escape Southwind!
We’ve not only been expecting you – your Planning Team has been customizing your
week just for you. Camp is a word that just didn’t seem to describe what we have
planned and what many of you have come to expect from The Great Escape
Southwind. It's a week that you and your youth won't soon stop thinking about. You'll
find amazing things to do, amazing foods to choose from, nightlife, comedy, and plenty
of places to kick back and do... well, nothing, if you want to. Welcome to a fun-filled
week on Long Lake! If you've never joined us, you'll find that the Great Escape offers
an experience unlike any other. Discover what sets us apart during your one-of-a-kind
experience that includes world-class hospitality, legendary service and attention to
excellence. This is sure to be THE GREAT ESCAPE that you and your group will never
forget!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT’S INCLUDED? Pretty much everything! From dining and accommodations to activities
and destinations, The Great Escape Southwind serves up a lot of bang for your buck. There
are activities for all ages, including two program events daily complete with music,
entertainment, and speakers – those things that have provided a Great Escape for middle
school youth since 1985 all set on the edge of the Ocala National Forest with those amazing
lake views by day and star-filled skies by night.
ACTIVITIES? What is there to do during the day? A better question might be: what can't you
do? Want to soak in one of two pools? Race down a twisty waterslide? Swing on the
Screamer or take a leap off the Flying Squirrel? Kayak, Paddleboard? Volleyball, Ultimate,
Soccer, Basketball, Octoball? Frisbee golf? Wiffleball? Ping Pong, Air Hockey, Pool or Foosball?
Yep. All of the above, and then some.
DINING? You’ll enjoy fine dining in the Pier, our wondrously themed dining room with
personalized service from a crew that travels with you to each meal. There are dining choices
for breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Special meals can be provided with advance notice. Our chefs
are ready to serve you. Enjoy complimentary beverages, coffee, and tea on deck and in the
dining rooms throughout your stay.
ACCOMODATIONS? Room designed with your group in mind - Rest in absolute comfort with
extra storage, split bathrooms (in most rooms). Large travel parties can take advantage of
convenient floor mattresses or even request adjoining rooms, pending availability.
We look forward to serving you!
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Daily
Schedule
Day 1
Arrival of Campers @ 4:30
5:00 WC Dinner
6:00 - 6:30 Dinner
7:00 - 7:30 Leaders Meeting
7:30 - 8:45 Program
8:45 - 10:00 Aftermath
10:00 - 11:00 BTT/ Lights out
Day 2
7:30 - 8:00 New Leaders Meeting
7:30 - 8:00 WC Breakfast
8:00 - 8:30 Quiet Time
8:30 - 8:50 Camp Breakfast
9:00 - 9:15 Club Rec (Marina)
9:15 - 10:30 Big Rec
10:30 - 12:00 Ropes, Pool, Game Room
12:00 WC Lunch
1:00 - 1:30 Camp Lunch
1:45 - 3:00 Program (Marina)
3:00 - 3:30 Small Groups
3:30 - 5:00 Ropes, canoe, kayak,
Pool, Game Room
5:00 WC Dinner
6:00 - 6:30 Dinner
7:00 - 7:30 Leaders Worship
7:30 - 8:45 Program (Marina)
8:45 - 10:00 Aftermath
10:00 - 11:00 BTT and Lights out
Day 3
7:30 - 8:00 WC Breakfast
8:00 - 8:30 Quiet Time
8:30 - 8:50 Camp Breakfast
9:00 - 9:15 Club Rec (Marina)
9:15 - 10:30 Big Rec
10:30 - 12:00 Ropes, Pool, Game Room
12:00 WC Lunch
1:00 - 1:30 Camp Lunch
1:45 - 3:00 Program (Marina)
3:00 - 3:30 Small Groups
3:30 - 5:00 Ropes, canoe, kayak,
Pool, Game Room
5:00 WC Dinner
6:00 - 6:30 Dinner
7:00 - 7:30 Leaders Meeting
7:30 - 8:45 Program (Marina)
8:45 - 10:00 Aftermath
10:00 - 11:00 BTT and Lights out
Day 4
7:30 - 8:00 WC Breakfast
8:00 - 8:30 Quiet Time
8:30 - 8:50 Camp Breakfast
9:00 - 9:15 Club Rec (Marina)
9:15 - 10:30 Big Rec
10:30 - 12:00 Ropes, Pool, Game Room
12:00 WC Lunch
1:00 - 1:30 Camp Lunch
1:45 - 3:00 Program (Marina)
3:00 - 3:30 Small Groups
3:30 - 5:00 Ropes, canoe, kayak,
Pool, Game Room
5:00 WC Dinner
6:00 - 6:30 Dinner
6:30 - 7:00 Clean-up of cabins
7:00 - 7:30 Leaders Worship
7:30 - 9:15 Program (Marina)
9:15 - 10:00 Aftermath
10:00 - 11:00 BTT and Lights Out
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Quick Reference Guide
YCM Contact Information
Youth Conference Ministries
1200 Mountain Creek Rd, Suite 350
Chattanooga TN 37405
423-624-2495 office
423-624-7482 fax
Links
YCM – www.ycmhome.org
The Great Escape Southwind Trip Information – http://ycmhome.org/the-great-escape/schedulege/#post-414
The Great Escape Downloads Page - http://ycmhome.org/the-great-escape/downloads-ge/
Contact Information for Great Escape Southwind
We encourage you to pass this information along to the parents of your campers.
Everyone loves getting mail and it’s an even bigger surprise when it comes to camp!
Mail letters to campers at:
Camper Name, Church and City
c/o The Great Escape
Young Life Southwind
18115 SE 95th St Rd
Ocklawaha, FL 32179
SEND MAIL EARLY!
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What to Bring
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Bibles, pens, journals
Sleeping bag, pillow, toiletries
Bathing suit and towel
Clothing for hot and cold temps
Old clothing that can get dirty—for recreation
Hat, sun block, water bottle, good tennis shoes
Spending money
Travel cash
Sunglasses, insect repellent, camera, sports equipment, laundry bag, trash bag
Jacket or raincoat
What NOT to Bring
 Any form of mind altering substances
 Tobacco products
 Weapons of any kind
 Firecrackers
 iPods/Nintendo DSs etc
 Laser pointers
 Cell phones
Rules/Guidelines (For Campers and Counselors)
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At no time should boys be in a girl’s dorm or vice versa
Attendance at all meetings is required
Obey the conference curfew
Damage done to the dorm properties and the meeting rooms is the responsibility of the
group and/or persons involved
 Firecrackers, alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, drugs, and weapons of any kind are
forbidden
 NO food or dishes allowed outside the dining hall
 Do NOT remove or rearrange your furniture
 Please do not knock out screens, lean out, or drop things from your windows
 Campers are not allowed off-campus without a counselor
Clothing/Swimsuit Policy
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Guys are to wear swim trunks only—no speedos
Girls are to wear modest swimsuits. If a girl chooses to wear a suit that is too revealing she
will be required to wear a t-shirt over it. In order to have a co-ed function that respects
others’ eyes we need to dress modestly
NO short shorts
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Speakers &
Musicians
Ben Glenn, Morning Speaker
President of CMI, (Chalkguy Media Intl), and originator of Chalk Media™, Ben Glenn’s passion is
to ignite his audiences to live their lives with gusto and passion by making the best of their ‘disabilities’
as well as their strengths and talents. Ben’s personal story of overcoming his dyslexia to become a
writer, and learning to live with ADD, has touched thousands of lives. His humor and Chalk Media™
presentations have left people talking for days after his performances.
Since 1994, Ben has shared nationally with thousands of people, drawing before many diverse
groups, from middle school and college students, to church groups and businessmen. In 1996, Ben
became the first person to use the medium of chalk-art performance to present drug and alcohol
awareness programs to schools nationwide.
An entertaining and passionate story teller, Ben infuses his presentations with humor and
insight that transcends the barriers of age, race, gender and culture. He blends personal anecdotes and
experiences to illustrate his views on leadership, goal setting, motivation, teamwork, self-esteem,
spiritual growth and personal excellence.
Ben, his wife and their three dogs reside in Indianapolis. To learn more or to book Ben, please
visit www.chalkguy.com or e-mail [email protected].
Chris Malott, Evening Speaker
Chris Malott is the Director of Youth Ministry at Zionsville Presbyterian Church in Zionsville,
Indiana. He is passionate and committed to bringing the love of Jesus to young people in a language
that they understand. Since 80% of today’s Christians placed their faith in Jesus during their teenage
years, Chris takes his job of introducing people to their Savior, Jesus Christ, very seriously. He jokingly
acknowledges that his job also includes knowing the latest trends in candy eating, pillow fighting, and
in-line skating tricks. Chris works closely with Scott Shelton, the Associate Pastor for Family Life
Ministries and a team of adult leaders from the ZPC body in planning and organizing the youth ministry
at ZPC. He has fifteen years of youth ministry experience and has been married to his lovely wife and
partner in ministry, Amy, since 1988. He also has a daughter Haley and a son, Christian.
Wil Brown, Worship Leader
Wil Brown has been leading worship for various ministries since the age of 18. He started with
his high school FCA, that then led to opportunities with an organization called IMPACT Ministries. After
two summers of leadership with IMPACT, it was off to college. Wil attended Rollins College in Winter
Park, FL where he studied to obtain his degree in Music Education with a minor in Vocal Performance.
Upon completion of his college experience, Wil was offered his dream position – Director of
Contemporary Worship with First Presbyterian Church of Orlando. It’s been eight years since Wil has
been full-time at First Pres and he still feels very much called to that body of believers. Wil has a passion
for leading worship and for writing original songs/arrangements. He has completed two solo projects
over the past eight years. Albums entitled, Songs For A Skeptic and What Love Sounds Like. His most
recent project he completed with the assistance of his worship band from Orlando – An album of
original arrangements of classic hymns called When We Rise.
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